The hormone responsible for a male's secondary sexual characteristics is
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testosterone

ICSH

LH

gonadotropin

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Question 124 pts
The following is a list of structures of the male reproductive tract.

ductus deferens
urethra
ejaculatory duct
epididymis
The order in which sperm pass through these structures from the testes to the penis is

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1, 3, 4, 2

4, 3, 1, 2

4, 1, 2, 3

4, 1, 3, 2

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Question 134 pts
The tubular gland that produces a secretion that contains fructose, is slightly alkaline, and contributes about 60% to the volume of semen is the
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prostate gland

bulbourethral gland

seminal vesicle

prenuptial gland

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Question 144 pts
At the time of ovulation, the anterior pituitary gland releases a large quantity of
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gonadotropin

leutenizing hormone

estrogen

progesterone

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Question 154 pts
The vagina
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serves as a passageway for the elimination of menstrual fluid

holds spermatozoa prior to their passage into the uterus

forms the lower portion of the birth canal

All of the above.

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Question 164 pts
During menses,
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ovulation occurs

new uterine lining is formed

secretory glands and blood vessels develop in the endometrium

the old functional layer of uterine lining is sloughed off and shed

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Question 174 pts
Which of the following is greater?
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the number of follicles in the female ovaries at birth

the number of follicles in the female ovaries at puberty

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Question 184 pts
Sperm cannot fertilize an egg unless they have been in the female reproductive tract for several hours. This enhanced ability of the sperm to fertilize the ovum is called capacitation. Lab studies indicate that the sperm can fertilize the ovum if they are first washed before being introduced to the ovum. These results suggest that
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the process of capacitation involves the removal of some inhibiting substance from the sperm

the process of capacitation depends on temperature

only sperm that come in contact with vaginal secretions are capable of fertilizing an ovum

None of the above are indicated by the studies.

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Question 194 pts
Marissa is an avid runner, and trains constantly. She has slimmed down so that she is now underweight for her height, and has very little fat tissue. You would expect Marissa to
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have heavy menstrual flows

double ovulate

be amenorrheic (have no monthly menstrual flow)

show elevated levels of FSH

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Question 204 pts
The placenta is composed of tissues from the
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mother

father

embryo

mother and embryo

mother and father